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Recent Examples of intermittently
Zellweger gained nearly 20 pounds to play the character, who drinks often and exercises intermittently.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Analysts, including those at the ISP-M, say China has intermittently backed both Myanmar's ruling military, and the rebels that military is battling in the country's civil war, depending on its varying economic and security interests.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
The Tijuana River Valley, which straddles the border, has been overrun for decades by untreated wastewater and sewage, forcing border towns like Imperial Beach and Chula Vista to intermittently close its beaches due to pollution.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The shooting lasted intermittently for an additional 20 minutes after authorities arrived, the Justice Department said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In between agree to speak intermittently.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The gunfire lasted intermittently for at least 20 minutes until Jennings was taken into custody.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Geraniums bloom in the spring and will rebloom intermittently throughout the summer and fall.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The show’s jingles about the virus also play intermittently throughout the day and residents are able to call in with questions.
—Ope Adetayo, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Analysts, including those at the ISP-M, say China has intermittently backed both Myanmar's ruling military, and the rebels that military is battling in the country's civil war, depending on its varying economic and security interests.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
The Tijuana River Valley, which straddles the border, has been overrun for decades by untreated wastewater and sewage, forcing border towns like Imperial Beach and Chula Vista to intermittently close its beaches due to pollution.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The shooting lasted intermittently for an additional 20 minutes after authorities arrived, the Justice Department said.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In between agree to speak intermittently.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The gunfire lasted intermittently for at least 20 minutes until Jennings was taken into custody.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Geraniums bloom in the spring and will rebloom intermittently throughout the summer and fall.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The show’s jingles about the virus also play intermittently throughout the day and residents are able to call in with questions.
—Ope Adetayo, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intermittently
Adverb
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Military training crashes have occurred periodically in Pakistan, though details are often not immediately made public and investigation findings are rarely released.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Outdoor-grade string lights that are installed in threaded hooks will require little to no attention from you, while rechargeable lamps will need to be brought inside periodically and plugged in.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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The larvae can infest any warm-blooded animal, including wildlife, pets and occasionally even humans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This is a crowdsourced platform, so there may occasionally be inaccurate information.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Healthcare providers sometimes call it caffeine toxicity.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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“Intermittently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intermittently. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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